Drive tester demographics and statistics in the US
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Drive tester gender statistics
13.6% of drive testers are women and 86.4% of drive testers are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Drive tester gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Drive tester gender pay gap
Women earn 82¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$96,845
Female income
$79,298
Drive tester gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drive tester positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of drive testers are female.
Drive tester gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.67% | 14.33% |
| 2011 | 85.56% | 14.44% |
| 2012 | 86.17% | 13.83% |
| 2013 | 86.68% | 13.32% |
| 2014 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2015 | 87.16% | 12.84% |
| 2016 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2017 | 86.64% | 13.36% |
| 2018 | 87.00% | 13.00% |
| 2019 | 86.77% | 13.23% |
| 2020 | 86.29% | 13.71% |
| 2021 | 86.38% | 13.62% |
Drive tester related jobs gender ratio
We compared drive testers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, corrugator and stone cutter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Examiner | 7% | 93% |
| Cake Decorator | 9% | 91% |
| Garment Inspector | 10% | 90% |
| Drive Tester | 86% | 14% |
| Bucket Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Stone Cutter | 99% | 1% |
| Corrugator | 99% | 1% |
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Drive tester demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drive testers is White, which makes up 54.7% of all drive testers. Comparatively, 17.5% of drive testers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of drive testers are Asian.
- White, 54.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Asian, 11.9%
- Black or African American, 10.7%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Drive tester race
| Drive tester race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Asian | 11.9% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Drive tester race and ethnicity over time
See how drive tester racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drive tester race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.89% | 10.72% | 10.89% | 14.20% |
| 2011 | 60.20% | 12.00% | 10.37% | 15.03% |
| 2012 | 60.26% | 12.04% | 11.01% | 14.21% |
| 2013 | 60.40% | 12.11% | 10.42% | 14.71% |
| 2014 | 60.76% | 11.40% | 10.60% | 14.93% |
| 2015 | 59.74% | 11.40% | 10.60% | 15.70% |
| 2016 | 60.25% | 11.56% | 10.29% | 15.50% |
| 2017 | 60.36% | 10.65% | 10.77% | 15.52% |
| 2018 | 61.43% | 10.42% | 10.74% | 14.63% |
| 2019 | 60.52% | 10.34% | 10.38% | 16.16% |
| 2020 | 57.58% | 10.24% | 11.29% | 15.90% |
| 2021 | 54.71% | 10.70% | 11.87% | 17.54% |
Drive tester wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drive testers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drive testers have the lowest average salary at $90,660.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,936 |
| White | $98,879 |
| Black or African American | $90,660 |
| Asian | $102,570 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,603 |
Average drive tester age
See how the average age of drive testers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drive tester age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 49 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40.5 | 46 |
| Asian | 45 | 51 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 43 |
| White | 45 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41 | 51.5 |
Drive tester age breakdown
The average age of drive testers is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the drive tester population.
Drive tester age breakdown
| Drive Tester Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Drive tester educational attainment
The most common degree for drive testers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of drive testers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 23% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 23%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Drive testers by degree level
| Drive tester degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Drive tester wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drive testers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $135,838 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, drive testers earn a median annual income of $104,812 compared to $90,640 for drive testers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $135,838 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,878 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $104,812 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $90,640 |
Drive tester employment statistics
Most drive testers work for a private in the telecommunication industry.
Company size where drive testers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drive testers work.
Drive tester jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Drive tester jobs by company type
Employees with the drive tester job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drive testers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drive tester jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 66% |
| Government | 4% |
Drive tester jobs by industry
The most common industries for drive testers are telecommunication, professional and technology.
Drive tester industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Telecommunication | 24% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
Drive tester turnover and employment statistics
Drive tester unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drive testers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drive tester unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drive tester unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 12.76% |
| 2011 | 11.11% |
| 2012 | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 8.07% |
| 2014 | 6.68% |
| 2015 | 5.26% |
| 2016 | 5.61% |
| 2017 | 4.84% |
| 2018 | 4.61% |
| 2019 | 3.74% |
| 2020 | 5.71% |
| 2021 | 5.58% |
Average drive tester tenure
The average drive tester stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 546 drive testers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drive tester tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Drive tester LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drive testers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Tester | 4.47% | - |
| Vending Machine Operator | 4.75% | 58,357 |
| Dental Ceramist | 5.24% | 21,711 |
| Primer Inserting Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,738 |
| Salt Machine Operator | 8.41% | 53,691 |
| Service Worker Helper | 8.89% | 48,281 |
| Film Splicer | 15.21% | 548 |
Similar drive tester jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vending Machine Operator | 4.75% | 58,357 |
| Dental Ceramist | 5.24% | 21,711 |
| Primer Inserting Machine Adjuster | 7.84% | 35,738 |
| Salt Machine Operator | 8.41% | 53,691 |
| Service Worker Helper | 8.89% | 48,281 |
| Film Splicer | 15.21% | 548 |
Foreign languages spoken by drive testers
The most common foreign language among drive testers is Spanish at 47.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 21.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 15.8%.
- Spanish, 47.4%
- French, 21.1%
- Carrier, 15.8%
- Portuguese, 5.3%
- Japanese, 5.3%
- Other, 5.1%
Drive tester languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.4% |
| French | 21.1% |
| Carrier | 15.8% |
| Portuguese | 5.3% |
| Japanese | 5.3% |
| Other | 5.1% |